What’s it all about? Learn the basics of Mirror (Sheesha) work embroidery from the Kutch region of India. Traditionally mirror work was used to ward off evil spirits and bad luck away from homes and the wearer! This embroidery is fun, playful and bright! In this class we will learn various stitches and techniques on …
What’s it all about? Kantha sewing originated from the West Bengal region of India and is now popular all over the world. Kantha is the simplest of sewing techniques which provides a lot of scope for exploration, imagination and expression. This form of quilting comes from rural India, where resources were few, but imagination and …
What’s it all about? Being able to mend our clothes is an important skill that serves us throughout life. Whether it’s repairing that denim jacket, darning some woolly socks, reinforcing elbows or the dreaded crotch mend! It gives our favourite items of clothing extra life and longevity. And memories. Sometimes subtlety is key, but sometimes …
What’s it all about? Slow stitching is a beautiful form of mindfulness, it slows you down and calms your mind. But have you every thought of embroidery stitches as a daily practice? Your teacher Manjari has, and she’s since created a Daily Stitch Journal. Each day Manjari stitches a small image onto her stitch journal to …
What’s it all about? Being able to mend our clothes is an important skill that serves us throughout life. Whether it’s repairing that denim jacket, darning some woolly socks, reinforcing elbows or the dreaded crotch mend! It gives our favourite items of clothing extra life and longevity. And memories. Sometimes subtlety is key, but sometimes go …
What’s it all about? Sujani is a type of Kantha embroidery practiced in Bihar region of India, often as a quilt-making technique. Swathes of old saris and dhotis were sewn together using a simple running stitch, creating images and designs with the stitches as a way of documenting and telling stories. Come and learn how …
What’s it all about? Being able to mend our clothes is an important skill that serves us throughout life. Whether it’s repairing that denim jacket, darning some woolly socks, reinforcing elbows or the dreaded crotch mend! It gives our favourite items of clothing extra life and longevity. And memories. Sometimes subtlety is key, but sometimes …
What’s it all about? Phulkari is a traditional style of embroidery from from the Punjab region. While it literally means ‘flower work’, it’s also recognisable for it’s neat geometric patterns. These patterns are created on thick cotton using silken or cotton threads, in a technique that covers the top of the fabric not so much the …
What’s it all about? Being able to mend our clothes is an important skill that serves us throughout life. Whether it’s repairing that denim jacket, darning some woolly socks, reinforcing elbows or the dreaded crotch mend! It gives our favourite items of clothing extra life and longevity. And memories. Sometimes subtlety is key, but sometimes go …
Embroidery can be used in a number of different ways, from decorative pieces for your wall, to cute monograms on your linen, and fun designs on clothing – like a bold patch on a denim jacket. But what about in combination with photo art? Join us for a fun and creative workshop where we’ll learn …
